Overview & Reviews

Replacing the aging LeSabre and Park Avenue is a new full-size sedan called the Buick Lucerne. Based on the Cadillac DTS platform, the Lucerne seats up to six and can be equipped with GM's Northstar V8.

• Extremely quiet and comfortable ride, available V8 engine, supportive front seats, huge backseat, easy-to-operate controls.

• Subpar brakes, sluggish handling on CX and CXL models, weak V6 for this class, lacks expected convenience, luxury and safety features, inconsistent build quality.

User Reviews:

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  I love it but - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Ann - June 22 - 10:33 pm

  I love the car. It is probably the best driving and riding Buick I have had. The only problems are the headliner is sagging in the front and the driver’s side door handle pulled out. Took it back to the dealership and have to bring it back when the part for the door handle comes in and an upholsterer will have to work on the headliner. The car has 6000 miles on it.

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  Think Twice Before You Buy - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By 06lucerne - June 14 - 9:06 am

  Ive had my 2006 Lucerne for almost 10 months and am getting rid of it in the next week. Vibration/shimmy issues that will not stay corrected after at least seven attempts to repair and three sets of tires. Also steering wheel issue that has not been corrected and rotors had to be machined already. At a distance, it is a beautiful car but when yous start looking at the details, theyve cut too many corners. Some of the interior materials are of poor quality and some of the design details are downright shoddy. It is not what the Park Avenue was. Make sure you test drive many miles before you buy! If I could do it over, I would have bought a Toyota, Lexus or Acura.

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  Buick Lucerne CXS is Wonderful - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By RDS - June 12 - 3:25 pm

  I love my CXS. I had initially bought a CXL-V6 for a weekend and was not pleased. Once I drove the CXS, I felt that it was a totally different vehicle. The 18-inch wheels, the stabilitrac suspension and the overall ride are wonderful. On the road it is a dream. I have nicknamed it "The Cruiser" which is what my grandchildren call it when they want to ride in it. It is very comfortable and I feel safe when driving it. We live at a time when the #1 thing which people discuss about a vehicle is the gas mileage. I still feel that the #1 issue should be safety. Overall, I love my CXS. It is a wonderful vehicle which I would highly recommend.

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  Looks good, but not a Park Avenue - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Ed Sheehy - June 6 - 8:32 pm

  I bought this car to replace my wifes 99 Park Avenue (the best car that we ever owned). It looks wonderful (red w/ tan leather). The 3.8 is a solid performer. However, there is a fair amount of torque steer on acceleration. Over the highway, it does not seem to have the stability that the Park Avenue had. The biggest issue is the flimsiness of the interior door panels-they creak any time that you pull on them. Also the seat belt guides have become worn where the seat belts have sliced into them. It is hardly noticeable but it should not happen! To make matters worse, the parts needed to correct this are on "nationwide back order". I guess it is more common than the dealer wants to tell me!

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  Best of Show - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By P.Spector - June 6 - 1:46 am

  Have had Buicks for about 12 yrs and this is by far the best one I have had, It is everything that is advertised. It is quiet, easy to drive and I feel great at its wheel.

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  Great American Car - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Dave - June 2 - 9:30 am

  Beautifuly built car with the quality I have come to expect with Buick. Fun to drive and plenty of power with the V6. It has the ride of a much more expensive car and great handling. Minimal road noise and good sound system.

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  A Lucerne experience - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Susan Lasker - June 1 - 1:56 pm

  This car is a wonderful riding car. I have just 6000 miles on it and no problems with the quality or performance. GM hit a bulls eye on this one. It is comfortable for long rides such as 1500 miles to Florida in Jan. 2006. Its fun to drive and found it easy to learn how to use the new gadgets. The car has lots of pep especially for a 6 cylinder. Its quiet and smooth riding. I have seen lots of people stare at the car and admiring it. I think that there is no question that this car is worth every dollar.

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  Disappointed - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By fred - May 21 - 3:19 pm

  We have had a lot of problems with our Lucerne. Bad battery after 5 months. Fuel problems that required over two months to fix. Steering problems and lots of rattles. Very poor gas mileage. I would trade back for my 2003 Park Avenue, straight across.

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  Fine auto - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By Don - May 3 - 2:28 pm

  This is a fine auto, crafted with care. More economical to buy than Cadillac but similar quality and features. Six cylinder is plenty of power. It is so quiet it has no wind noise and little road hum. The only car I know that you can carry on a conversation front to back seat at 70 mph. Handles very nicely (except tight parking). Impressive appearance

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  Not Surprised - 2006 Buick Lucerne
  By L. Dillon - April 18 - 11:54 am

  Ive owned more Buicks than any other car over the years. Ive never shopped brands before, with the exeption of Buick. I was originally shopping for a Lacrosse, but didnt want the bucket seats, so I moved up to Lucerne. Glad I did. I even get compliments, lots of compliments, a first for me. I even impressed my mother-in-law. Classy looking and a sweet ride with a solid body and well appointed. Detroit got it right this time.